Bought an L3200!!!

[DEK]

I have been wanting to buy a compact tractor for several years, and I really spent a lot of time looking at them and reading about them the last two years. I guess it became an obsession for me. I spent hours every day looking on Craigslist, reading posts on TBN, and just about anywhere and everywhere on the Internet and off. I have hundreds of emails that I have received about inquiries I made on tractors. I found tractors that were in excellent shape with very low hours and a great price, but I never was able to pull the trigger. I even got a great price on a new tractor, but I never bought it. I know I could kick myself for some that I passed on. I guess I was looking for the tractor that was exactly what I wanted, but I came to the conclusion i might not ever find it. There was always something that troubled me about a particular model, and it talked me out of buying. I was pretty set on a Kubota, but I considered other models as well. There are a lot of good compacts made by different manufacturers.

Well, a week ago I finally succumbed. I bought a 2011 Kubota L3200, HST, R4 tires with Rim Guard, FEL, quick attach bucket, forklift attachment, and 40 hrs. I have read all the pros and cons, considered L series vs B series, more or less HP, kind of tires, etc. It's a Kubota and I'm pleased.

I want to thank all of you who have posted or replied on TBN. You have helped me along the way to making a decision. TBN is a wonderful website.

 

[k0ua]

Congratulations on your cool new tractor. Um .. you do know that we all like those pictures, right?( hint hint)
you will love the ssqa and the forks.

James K0UA

 

[magicheater]

You can't go wrong with that choice!!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Congratulations and welcome to the Orange family!

 

[Martian]

Congrats! Must be something wrong with my computer though - your pictures aren't loading :confused2:

 

[Depmandog]

Congrats on your "alleged" purchase

WE NEED PICS!!!!

 

[chim]

Congrats. You're going to love it. Mine has 37 or 38 hours on it and it's only about 2-1/2 months old.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. I took a long time also in making my decision in regards to purchasing a tractor. I am very content with my purchase of a Kubota. Best wishes.

 

[DEK]

Sorry I forgot some photos. I've read enough posts on TBN to know that is a necessity. Haven't included photos before, so I hope I do okay.

 

[DEK]

Here are a couple more photos.

 

[crazyangel]

Great looking tractor! You will have many enjoyable hours of seat time right there. :thumbsup:

 

[1savoy]

Congratulations!!!!! Looks great. Have fun. I think you made a great decision, but I may be a little partial to the L's

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new tractor; very well equipped.:thumbsup:

 

[Bluegill2]

Congrats! Very nice rig and the basic L series is very hard to beat for the $... :thumbsup:

 

[Gator6x4]

Congratulations on your new tractor. I have a question/comment; on Kubotas with a loader there is usually a Kubota colored brace running from the bottom of the loader mast to the rear axle. I did not see this in the photo's you posted. I am also not familiar with loader installation on a 3200 series, did Kubota discontine the braces on this model? I can see the three bolt holes in the bottom of the loader mast. Has Kubota decided the frame will not flex during loader use without the braces being installed on the L3200 series?

 

[Bluegill2]

Congratulations on your new tractor. I have a question/comment; on Kubotas with a loader there is usually a Kubota colored brace running from the bottom of the loader mast to the rear axle. I did not see this in the photo's you posted. I am also not familiar with loader installation on a 3200 series, did Kubota discontine the braces on this model? I can see the three bolt holes in the bottom of the loader mast. Has Kubota decided the frame will not flex during loader use without the braces being installed on the L3200 series?

My L3800 doesn't have that brace either. Seems the newer L3200, 3400 and 3800 don't have it. I've thought about adding one, but not sure if it's needed?

 

[DEK]

I looked closely at the bottom of the loader mast on both sides. The paint shows that nothing has been bolted to them, so that must be the way it was assembled new. Apparently, if there was a brace used at one time, Kubota now no longer uses it in assembly. I looked at some tractors on Tractorhouse, and I don't see any additional bracing on them either.

 

[Bluegill2]

The grand L and the L4400 4600L have that brace. But not the L3200, L3400, and L3800.

 

[sdkubota]

Congrats on your purchase. I recently bought a used L3400 and almost rolled it on its side on day #2. Today I adjusted the rear wheels to their widest setting and am 100% happy!

 

[Kapnfriday]

Congratulations - great looking tractor. I'm envious of the ssqa and the forks. I have never regretted buying my Kubota, only regretted not doing it sooner.